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Histotechnician (Research Asst.) $1k Signing Bonus

Charles River Laboratories International Inc (CRL)

Gaithersburg, MD, US, 20878

Histotechnician (Research Asst.) $1k Signing Bonus Req ID #:  127757 Location: 

Gaithersburg, MD, US, 20878 For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about. Job Summary We are seeking a Histotechnician (Research Asst.) for our Insourcing Solutions site located in Gaithersburg, MD. This position offers a $1k Signing Bonus.

 

The following are responsibilities related to the Histotechnician: Receives and accessions research samples. Manages research and clinical pathology samples including database entries, tracking and storage. Maintains a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures. Skilled at performing technical operations within the histology laboratory including accessioning, tissue preparation, processing and embedding, microtomy, H&E staining, and coverslipping. Responsible for reading, interpreting and full-filling work requests with minimal oversight and guidance. Assist with scanning pathology slides and performing quality checks. Responsible for proper operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Ability to manage a high sample volume with a high level of detail. Shipping and receiving pathology samples. Ordering supplies as necessary. Excellent communication skills. Adheres to the highest laboratory standards. Sample inventory and filing Follows all Health and Safety regulations.

The following are minimum qualifications related to the Histotechnician (Research Asst.) position: Education/Experience: HSD and a minimum of two years experience in one of the following areas: Histology, IHC, Clinical Sample Management, and/or Imaging. Or BS in any of the mentioned areas.   Certification/Licensure:  HT or HTL, desired, but not required

 

About Insourcing Solutions

Charles River Insourcing Solutions℠ can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP and non-GLP research services from discovery through safety assessment. Insourcing Solutions℠ provides you with the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space.

 

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

 

With over 17,000 employees within 90 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. And in 2019, revenue increased  to $2.62 billion.

 

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet

Nearest Major Market: Washington DC

Job Segment: Biotech, Research Assistant, Lab Assistant, Pharmaceutical, Science, Research

Job posted: 2021-10-07

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